NotebookLM demonstrates strong venture potential due to its source-grounded architecture, alignment with inquiry-based learning, and relatively low implementation barriers within Google Workspace environments (Google, 2025; Rogers & Carbonaro, 2025). Its ability to support transparency, knowledge organization, and AI-mediated learning experiences positions it well within the emerging market for trustworthy educational AI (Google, 2025; Zhou et al., 2025). However, its long-term educational value remains dependent on implementation strategies that mitigate learner overreliance and support meaningful cognitive engagement (Fan et al., 2025; Gerlich, 2025; UNESCO, 2025).